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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #113039
State Police #09-00966
Accident Date2009-02-26
Report Date 2009-03-05
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: No

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Diesel Fuel10mP-808NONOYES84.0 gallons

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

A seal on pump P-808 in Area A ruptured spilling oil into secondary containment.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

The pump was switched and P-808 was blocked in and secured. After the pump was isolated, floor sweep was spread, and a cleanup crew was called out to clean up the oil.